Lynk Global operates ‘cell-tower-in-space’ satellites that provide direct-to-standard-phone connectivity. Credit: Lynk Global By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 27 November 2023 WASHINGTON — The Defense Information Systems Agency on Nov. 22 published a request for proposals for low Earth orbit satellite-based services. Up to $900 million worth of task orders will
UAE was the second nation to reach Mars in its first attempt By Murdo Morrison, Published by Flight Global, 13 November 2023 The UAE has had quite a journey into the cosmos since setting up its first satellite telecommunications provider just a quarter of a century ago. As well as
By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 8 November 2023 The five-year agreement is for medium Earth orbit O3b satcom services WASHINGTON — The global satellite operator SES will provide services to the U.S. Defense Department under a five-year agreement worth up to $270 million, the company announced Nov. 8.
Diagram of message-sending from Vienna to Beijing through space-ground integrated quantum network using China's Micius satellite, which launched in 2016. (Image credit: CAS/Pan Jianwei's team) By Andrew Jones, Published by Space.com, 30 October 2023 China is planning new, cutting-edge quantum communications satellites. China launched the first dedicated quantum communications satellite, named Micius,
Northrop Grumman and Boeing are both developing prototypes for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM program. (Northrop Grumman) By Courtney Albon, Published by Defense News, 26 October 2023 WASHINGTON — As the Space Force looks to modernize its military satellite communications and positioning, navigation and timing capabilities, its acquisition command is preparing
Link 16 is a tactical military data network, used by US and NATO air-, sea- and land-base platforms. (Viasat image.) By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 26 October 2023 WASHINGTON — The Space Development Agency (SDA) finally can begin testing Link-16 signals from its Transport Layer of data relay satellites in low Earth
The Space Force is buying new satellites to augment the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) strategic communications satellites. Credit: Northrop Grumman By Sandra Erwin, Published by SpaceNews, 25 October 2023 A request for proposals is expected in early 2024 for the space segment of the Evolved Strategic
A new space based agreement between Airbus and Northrop Grumman will see the manufacturers share “experience, knowledge and capability” to meet UK SKYNET military satellite requirements (Airbus) By Tim Martin, Published by Breaking Defense, 24 October 2023 Airbus already holds a contract valued at more than £500 million ($610 million)
